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Stubborn Definition & Meaning

stubborn
adjective
  1. tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
  2. not responding to treatment; "a stubborn infection"; "a refractory case of acne"; "stubborn rust stains"

"Stubborn" in song lyrics

See how stubborn is used in real songs:

  • "Stone cold's hands out core cryogenics, stubborn"
    Aesop Rock — Mars Attacks
  • "Neither one of apologize, I guess the two of us were too stubborn"
    Classified f/ Chad Hatcher, Kaleigh Cole — Breaking Up
  • "Yeah, yeah, yeah, I'm quite stubborn"
    Dungeon Masta f/ J.F. Pimp, Struxx Denali — Crak Musik

Usage tips for "stubborn"

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Frequently asked questions

What does stubborn mean?
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield not responding to treatment; "a stubborn infection"; "a refractory case of acne"; "stubborn rust stains"
What part of speech is stubborn?
Stubborn is an adjective.
How many definitions does stubborn have?
Stubborn has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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